CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Why some people are superspreaders

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The Coronavirus Era In this edition: The U.S. nears 100,000 daily cases, what makes some people superspreaders, how joy endures in Sun City, and what biodiversity has to do with pandemics.

NGM STAFF, PAUL BUFFA The virus is spreading uncontrollably across dozens of states This week, the U.S. surpassed 9 million cases, with daily case totals hitting over 90,000. Use our interactive map to track cases and deaths in your state and county. SEE THE DATA SHARE AROUND THE WORLD: Lockdowns return to Europe +

PHOTOGRAPH BY CHUNG SUN-JUN, GETTY IMAGES Why some people are superspreaders The production of infectious aerosols can vary wildly between individuals—and experts are exploring why in the COVID-19 era. READ ON SHARE

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ALLERGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES Dozens of COVID-19 vaccines are in development. Here are the ones to follow. Our vaccine tracker monitors the progress of COVID-19 vaccine prospects that have made it to phase three trials and beyond. Last week, a new vaccine, developed in India, was approved for phase three. STAY UPDATED SHARE

What we're reading One writer's journey to a scentless life and back (Vogue)  ›› Striking photos show what schools around the world look like now (Washington Post)  ››

PHOTOGRAPH BY TINO SORIANO, NAT GEO IMAGE COLLECTION Why lockdowns have left kidney patients 'totally and completely terrified' Few need COVID-19 surges to end quite like the 37 million Americans who live with chronic kidney disease. READ THE STORY SHARE

PHOTOGRAPH BY KENDRICK BRINSON In America's oldest active retirement community, joy endures An intimate look at how the residents of Sun City, Arizona, have found ways to maintain their dynamic lifestyle. SEE THE PHOTOS SHARE

PHOTOGRAPH BY VICTOR MORIYAMA, THE NEW YORK TIMES/REDUX Protecting land and animals will mitigate future pandemics, report says The same forces driving extinction, habitat loss, and climate change will also lead to future pandemics, say an international group of scientists. LEARN MORE SHARE

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